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R940 MKX

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,365 mi
Last recorded61,365 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 MKX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,365 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside & offside front metal brake pipes rusting

rear metal brake pipe across rear axle rusting

Fail 25 Nov 2014 61,346 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside & offside front metal brake pipes rusting

rear metal brake pipe across rear axle rusting

Pass 16 May 2013 56,718 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2012 55,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake imbalance

near side top mount has movement

off side front top mount has movement

off side mirror is cracked

Fail 14 May 2012 55,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake imbalance

near side rear tyre is worn on the outer edge /deep cuts /cracking

near side top mount has movement

off side front top mount has movement

off side mirror is cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,012 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f top mounts have movement

o/s/f tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,953 miles

o/s outer sill is corroded

o/s/f tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

washers need ajusting

Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,953 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s outer sill is corroded

o/s/f tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

washers need ajusting

Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,791 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 47,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2007 44,945 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,552 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 43,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Seat Inca?

Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
6,467
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
8,113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,617
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,852
position lamp(s) not working 3,710
Stop lamp not working 3,487
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R940 MKX is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 113,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,617 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R940 MKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R940 MKX registered?

R940 MKX is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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